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Innovation in Crypto Moves Faster Than Governments, Needs Self-Regulation, Says Serial Innovator
18.8.2024
Although the blockchain industry owes much of its success to so-called bridges, these are far from perfect solutions, argues Justin Wang, the founder and CEO of Zeus Network. While they help address the problem of liquidity segmentation that afflicts the Web3 industry, Wang insists that they pose...
NFTs Enrich Gaming Communities, Drive Stronger Engagement, Says Gaming Veteran
18.8.2024
According to Luke Paglia, the COO at AGMI Studios, while traditional non-fungible token (NFT) art has lacked real utility, which explains its declining popularity, NFTs still have an important role to play in the gaming industry. To back this assertion, Paglia cites game developers’ use of NFTs...
Eric Trump Interview Teases ‘Digital Real Estate’ Crypto Venture
17.8.2024
Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, recently shed some light on the mysterious crypto project that he and his brother, Donald Trump Jr., have been hinting at. In an exclusive interview with the New York Post, Trump revealed that the project revolves around “digital real...
Rogue One Will Be A 'Different' Movie After Andor Season 2, Says Diego Luna
16.8.2024
The Star Wars: Rogue One prequel series Andor is set to return with its second season in 2025. And its main star says that when it finally returns, it will make Rogue One feel like a “different film.” Read more
The 4DX Movie Renaissance Is Upon Us, And It’s Fascinating
16.8.2024
A few weeks back, I left a screening of Twisters in 4DX (a multi-sensory experience in which your seat moves, water sprays in your face, wind whips your hair, and flashing lights mimic lightning) feeling like I had just ridden the wildest roller coaster at Six Flags. A giddy grin remained plastered...
First Mover Americas: BTC Muted After Crypto Goes Unmentioned in Musk-Trump Interview
13.8.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Musk claims X hit by ‘massive DDoS attack’ delaying Trump interview
13.8.2024
Many X users have complained they have been unable to join the livestream of Elon Musk’s scheduled interview with Donald Trump on the platform
Musk claims X hit by ‘massive DDoS attack’ delaying Trump interview
13.8.2024
The livestream ended up kicking off 30 minutes after the scheduled start, with the pair discussing immigration and the attempt on Trump’s life
Mental Health in Tech Podcast Interview
12.8.2024
Mental health is always tough to talk about, especially in an industry that, to me, often rewards ego over vulnerability. I still find it tough even after having written about my own chronic depression and exploring UX case studies about …
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Online Gaming Veteran: Top Tech, Strong Marketing Key to Web3 Growth and Adoption
10.8.2024
While the biggest blockchain bridge hacks have centered on private key mismanagement, according to Joshua Tobkin, CEO of Supra, smart contract errors and cryptography implementation issues also contribute to cybercriminals’ success. Tobkin said while bridges are poised to play...
Borderlands Movie Had Characters 'Blowing People's Heads Off' Before PG-13 Changes
9.8.2024
The new Borderlands movie opened to abysmal reviews from fans and critics alike. One big complaint is that the PG-13 film lacks the gore and violence found in the M-rated games. However, according to one person involved in the creation of the live-action adaptation, they filmed plenty of gory...
Markets blow up, so ‘the best prep is to have a plan to buy fear and sell euphoria’ — Veteran trader
6.8.2024
Pear Protocol founder HUF says “a limited pool of capital constantly rotating between narratives” is a clear sign of “late cycle behavior.”
Solana Token’s Rally Reflects Protocol’s Potential, Says Web3 Advocate
3.8.2024
The seemingly fundamentals-defying surge of Solana’s native token, SOL, may reflect the project’s potential rather than its current technical performance, according to Chris Zhu, the CEO of Sonic. To support this assertion, Zhu highlights Solana’s ecosystem growth despite...
Smashing Hour With Dave Rupert
30.7.2024
Smashing Magazine invited me to sit down for a one-on-one with “Uncle” Dave Rupert to discuss web components, yes, but also check in on Dave’s new Microsoft gig and what the ShopTalk co-host is working on these days.
I first …
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RFK Jr: Only Bitcoin can guarantee US dollar’s reserve currency status
29.7.2024
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heard about Bitcoin from his kids. Now, he believes it should be part of the bedrock of America’s monetary system
Mythical Games VP: Blockchain Gaming Boom Built on Stronger Base
28.7.2024
Mythical Games’ VP of Blockchain Tech, Cameron Thacker, said he believes the current interest in blockchain gaming is more sustainable than the last cycle. He attributes this to a shift in focus, with projects now prioritizing “engaging experiences over frothy marketing and questionable...
ZK Rollups: A Foundational Technology, Not Just a Fleeting Trend, According to Quicknode VP
28.7.2024
According to Josh Neuroth, the Vice President of Product at Quicknode, Layer-2 (L2) scaling solutions known as zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups can potentially solve the most pressing issues in blockchain technology. Hence, the buzz around them is “well-founded.” He added that unlike...
Veteran Blockchain Developer: Overregulation Creates Hurdles for Crypto Companies, Diminishing Overall User Experience
21.7.2024
While regulations are generally meant to protect consumers, in practice, they create hoops for crypto companies to jump through, thus diminishing the overall user experience, said Ivo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of Ambire Wallet. Georgiev argues that regulations like the Eurozone’s Markets...
AI and Metaverse Combo Could Create More Interactive, Personal Virtual Worlds, Says Tech Veteran
21.7.2024
According to Paul Thomas, a seasoned technologist and founder at Somnia, artificial intelligence (AI), like the metaverse before it, is currently experiencing hype. This hype cycle will continue to be in vogue before eventually waning. Thomas argues that combining the metaverse with AI...
Wearable hardware wallets for crypto adoption: Interview with Changelly and Tangem
19.7.2024
Crypto execs discuss how wearable hardware wallets can advance crypto technology and accessibility, promoting adoption